Uses of Emulsified Lipid Phases in Meat Product Formulations ABSTRACTIn recent years there has been growing consumer interest towards healthier meat products. Reformulation is one of the most important approaches for the development of meat products containing functional and low-fat additives with modified fatty acid profile. Three main goals related to the improvement of fat content using meat reformulation strategies by structured emulsions (simple, gelled and double emulsions) are reduction of total fat, cholesterol and modification of fatty acid profiles. Gel emulsions, a recent technique in formulation of healthier meat products, are systems created through stabilizing of an emulsion in a hydrogel structure. Multiple emulsions present novel approaches in carrying of bioactive compounds and/or reduction of fat in food industry. O/W gel and W1/O/W2 multiple emulsions are brand new delivery systems for food industry and so, except a very few research, their utilization in industrial meat products has not been studied extensively. This review provides information on the types of lipid emulsions used in meat products and their applicability in meat industry.